Yes, most all cellphones are for acceptance, but then you have a large number of parents that are not able to be with their children 24/7 & use it to make sure they can connect with them. Personally I do not see a need for an elementary students to have a cell, but then they aren't all my kids& I don't know their stories. Oh & I just love when "Big City Folk" like to come in and tell us what we are doing wrong...............and the shooting I was referring to didn't take place in Huntsville it took place in Greenhill
quote:Originally posted by BIG ORANGE:
original thought ,
I've worked and lived throughout the country. I believe in protecting kids. Numerous incidents have been reported of kids having their picture taken and sent without their permission. While I was in PHX arizona a 8th grade girl had her picture spread throughout school, she was so embarrassed she couldn't bare it and hung herself...think about that poor child and her parents. Why do we spend a large amount of money to filter the contents on the computers at school but we allow cell phones at school. Phones can surf the web and send pornographic material to each other. Talk about stupid. I know I'm the minority but unlike most, I've seen what will happen here. I understand a high school kid needs a phone but not during school hours. I still don't understand why a elementary age kid needs one. A cell phone is basically used for convience and social acceptance, I know where my kids are and if their is a problem at school i have complete faith in teachers including your friends in the lunchroom can handle it. Madison police were upset that parents were trying to get into the school that was locked down and getting upset because their kids texted them, it made matters worse. I think of that poor child in PHX...yes bad things happen, that I do agree with you.... If we can protect one child from being exposed or hurt and if it meant banning phones from schools it would be worth it to me. The school board based their decision on popular demand to get re-elected. Not in protecting the kids.